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2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina

58 Schools Ranked
$2,528 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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The Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 58 schools in North Carolina to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
161 Total Awards
$2,544 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Fayetteville Technical Community College the most popular school in North Carolina for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 161 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees if they attend FTCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,688. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FTCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#1

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
161 Total Awards
$2,792 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Central Piedmont Community College to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in North Carolina. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 161 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,792 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Piedmont Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,936. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

Central Piedmont Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
159 Total Awards
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 159 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees if they attend Wake Technical Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
148 Total Awards
$2,152 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 58 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Forsyth Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 148 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Forsyth Tech full time pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,168. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Forsyth Tech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Alamance Community College

Graham, North Carolina
147 Total Awards
$2,310 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Alamance Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in North Carolina. Located in Graham, North Carolina, the small public school handed out 147 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,310 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ACC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,070. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ACC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
128 Total Awards
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees

Pitt Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Winterville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 128 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Pitt Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,548. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Pitt Community College. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
111 Total Awards
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees

Stanly Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. Located in Albemarle, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 111 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stanly Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,245. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

Stanly Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
99 Total Awards
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees

Guilford Technical Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Guilford Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Jamestown, North Carolina. It awarded 99 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Guilford Technical Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,665. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, North Carolina
90 Total Awards
$2,228 Average Tuition & Fees

Durham Technical Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This small public school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 90 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,228 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Durham Technical Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,479. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.

Online courses are available at Durham Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
74 Total Awards
$2,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Gaston College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Gaston College is a public institution located in Dallas, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 74 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Gaston College full time pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,006. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Gaston College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
72 Total Awards
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,770. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
71 Total Awards
$2,580 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Haywood Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Clyde, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 71 students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Haywood Community College full time pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,724. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Haywood Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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71 Total Awards
$2,537 Average Tuition & Fees

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Hudson, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend CCCTI full time pay an average of $2,537 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,681. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCCTI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina
57 Total Awards
$2,601 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Sylva, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 57 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,601 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwestern Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,913. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
51 Total Awards
$2,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 51 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wayne Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,668. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Wayne Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, North Carolina
44 Total Awards
$2,602 Average Tuition & Fees

Cleveland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #16 on the list. Cleveland Community College is a small public school situated in Shelby, North Carolina. It awarded 44 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Cleveland Community College full time pay an average of $2,602 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,746. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Online courses are available at Cleveland Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, North Carolina
42 Total Awards
$2,386 Average Tuition & Fees

Randolph Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Asheboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 42 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Randolph Community College full time pay an average of $2,386 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,146. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Randolph Community College. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Sampson Community College

Clinton, North Carolina
41 Total Awards
$3,163 Average Tuition & Fees

Sampson Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Clinton, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 41 students in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Sampson Community College full time pay an average of $3,163 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,035. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Sampson Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, North Carolina
40 Total Awards
$2,536 Average Tuition & Fees

Richmond Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. This small public school is located in Hamlet, North Carolina, and it awarded 40 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from North Carolina who attend Richmond Community College full time pay an average of $2,536 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,680. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Richmond Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

Isothermal Community College

Spindale, North Carolina
36 Total Awards
$1,994 Average Tuition & Fees

Isothermal Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. ICC is a small public school situated in Spindale, North Carolina. It awarded 36 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,994 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ICC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,602. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at ICC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
36 Total Awards
$2,554 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Carolina Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Sanford, North Carolina, the small public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,554 in tuition and fees if they attend Central Carolina Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,698. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Central Carolina Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#22

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
33 Total Awards
$2,834 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Nash Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Nash Community College is a small public school situated in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It awarded 33 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they attend Nash Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,810. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Online courses are available at Nash Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Nash Community College Report

#23

Bladen Community College

Dublin, North Carolina
32 Total Awards
$2,254 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Bladen Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. BCC is a public institution located in Dublin, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,630. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bladen Community College Report

#24

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, North Carolina
31 Total Awards
$2,572 Average Tuition & Fees

Wilkes Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Wilkes Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,716. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wilkes Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Wilkes Community College Report

#24

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
31 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Sandhills Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. SCC is a public institution located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend SCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,908. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCC. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Sandhills Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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